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Trump’s CDC nominee vows to ‘never betray the science’ in Senate hearing

Dr Erica Schwartz asserted will employ ‘radical transparency’ to restore public trust in the agency.

The Independent UK

FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

Trump nominates Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director

In a social media post, Trump described Schwartz as ‘incredibly talented’

The Independent UK

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Why Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya's dual health roles has Washington worried

The CDC’s top job has been unsettled for months. President Donald Trump’s initial nominee, former Florida representative David Weldon, failed to secure sufficient Senate support. Susan Monarez, a longtime federal scientist who stepped in as interim director and was later nominated permanently, was subsequently pushed out. Jim O’Neill, a deputy…

The Times of India

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency

The job of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention carries immense responsibility for shaping health policies, responding to crises and maintaining trust in public health institutions.

The Conversation

Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director

The White House has withdrawn the nomination of David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

Weldon nomination yanked amid vaccine concerns - Roll Call

Weldon, a longtime vaccine skeptic, had been scheduled to appear before the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

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How worried should we be about RFK Jr as health secretary? Ask Florida

Florida’s surgeon general Joseph Ladapo has given free rein to his own unorthodox views on vaccines and public health

The Guardian - US

‘He is one of us!’: US anti-vaxxers rejoice at nomination of David Weldon for CDC

The move comes as US faces increased threats from bird flu, mpox, measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases

The Guardian - US

Trump's Health Leadership Picks Spark Praise And Concerns

President-elect Trump's health leadership picks face scrutiny over vaccine safety concerns.

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